What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2140 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated form Muhammad bin Sad Abi Waqqas, from his father, that:, states: "the Prophet struck one hand with the other and said: "The month is like this and like this and like this," retaining one finger the third time."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2140 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2140

The Book of Fasting

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ ضَرَبَ بِيَدِهِ عَلَى الأُخْرَى وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ الشَّهْرُ هَكَذَا وَهَكَذَا وَهَكَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَنَقَصَ فِي الثَّالِثَةِ إِصْبَعًا ‏.‏

the Prophet struck one hand with the other and said: "The month is like this and like this and like this," retaining one finger the third time.

Narrated by It was narrated form Muhammad bin Sad Abi Waqqas, from his father, that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ illustrated the lunar month by gesturing with his hands, indicating the variability of the month. This practical demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding time and its significance in Islamic rituals, particularly in relation to fasting and the lunar calendar.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of being mindful of time and its impact on religious observances. It encourages Muslims to be aware of the lunar calendar when planning their acts of worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it provides insight into the Prophet's method of teaching and illustrating important concepts.

Prophetic Conduct Prophetic Teachings